Tells of the collaborative system of antislavery sponsors who assisted fugitive southern slaves in their flight to freedom in the northern states or across the border into Canada.

Civil War Forts

by Victor Brooks

Published 30 December 1999
-- Each title details a specific topic of life during the war -- Many titles discuss subjects not covered in Civil War books -- Complements school curriculum -- High interest level -- Easy reading -- Unique archival photographs throughout Conditions in forts constructed prior to the war are explored, as well as the operation of defending these strongholds from attack.